FISH TOWN – Steve Thornton / Photography / Publishing / Flyfishing / Flytyer

Fish Town Collectors Edition

Steve — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:37:02 +0000

PRINT TITLE: Auctions at the new fish market #5

Steve — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:04:24 +0000

This print is titled: Auctions at the New Fish Market #5. A live auction at the new Grimsby fish market. Over 100 tons of fresh fish can be sold within 30 minutes. Print sizes available 1/1, 7' x 6' ft exhibition print from the FISH TOWN collection. Both prints are made from the original digital negative. Signed. Circa; 2020. The 7' x 5' exhibition print was made on an EPSON 60-inch large format printer using Signature Fine Art 325gsm archival fibre art stock. The print is coated with a protective hardening layer and a UV layer. Signed.

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PRINT TITLE: Wharncliffe Road Fish Pontoon

Steve — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:52:00 +0000

Print title; Wharncliffe Road Fish Pontoon. The Wharncliffe Road Fish Pontoon was an iconic site in the fishing town of Grimsby, bustling with activity every morning as enthusiastic fish merchants barrowed their freshly acquired fish from the early morning auctions to begin the process of filleting. The Grimsby dock tower is towering over the old fish pontoon, a symbol of the town's rich fishing history. Unfortunately, this historic fish pontoon was demolished in the mid 90's, to prepare the way for a new, multi-million-pound fish market that would comply with EU regulations. Despite the loss of this important part of Grimsby's past, the town remains a significant centre for the UK's fishing industry. Circa; 1989. 16" x 20" inches. Signed. Also available as a postcard.

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PRINT TITLE: End of an Era. ST-22-32

Steve — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:08:54 +0000

This print titled: 'End of an Era' is an iconic image from the 1990 era. Capturing an eyewitness account of the uncertainty on Grimsby fish docks entering new European laws in the summer of 1990. Which ended a way of life known for generations. The 7' x 5' exhibition print was made on an EPSON 60-inch large format printer using Signature Fine Art 325gsm archival fibre art stock. The print is coated with a protective hardening layer and a UV layer. Print sizes available; 20" x 16" or a, 1/1 - 7' x 6' ft exhibition print from the FISH TOWN collection. Both prints are made from the original negative. Signed. Circa; 1990. Also available as an A4 picture poster.

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Fish Town Postcards

Steve — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:38:47 +0000

• Postcards: Various images from the FISH TOWN 1990 collection. • Size: A6 (150 x 105 mm / 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches). • Finishing: Printed onto sturdy 4oo gsm silk artboard. • Options: 4 versions to choose from. • Publish Date: June 2023. • Print run: Unlimited. • Price: RRP £1.00 each.

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PRINT TITLE: The Filleter and Apprentice

Steve — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:03:02 +0000

The Filleter and Apprentice. A fish filleters alcove on a pontoon. His new apprentice looks on. Circa; 1988/89. 16" x 20" inches. Signed. Also available as an A4 picture poster.

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PRINT TITLE: The Interlude

Steve — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:48:08 +0000

The Interlude. A busy morning during an interlude between auctions. This iconic image is published on the cover of the FISH TOWN book. Grimsby fish market. Circa 1989/90. On certain days, more money was traded on the Grimsby fish market than was traded on the UK stock market. Printed from the original negative. Signed. No. ST-37-20. Print sizes available; 20" x 16" inches or 1/1 7' x 5' ft Exhibition print. Printed from the original negative. Signed. Also available as an A4 picture poster.

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PRINT TITLE: The Dry Dock #1

Steve — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:34:06 +0000

Title; The Dry Dock #1. Two fishing boats queue up on the slipway ready for repairs and a new lick of tar and paint. Circa; 1989. Print sizes; 16"x 20". Also available as an A4 picture poster and a postcard.

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PRINT TITLE: The Fish Buyer

Steve — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:57:39 +0000

Print title; The Fish Buyer. Circa; 1989. Buyers move to another auction as the auctioneer notes the sales. On certain days, more money was traded on the Grimsby fish market than was traded on the UK stock market. No. ST-02-27. Print sizes available; 20" x 16" inches or a 1/1, 7' x 5' ft exhibition print. Signed.

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PRINT TITLE: Fish Merchant Calling the Office

Steve — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:33:57 +0000

Fish Merchant Calling the Office. A fish merchant called the office from the pontoon. Only the prosperous few could afford the new mobile phone technology in the late 80s. Print sizes available; 20" x 16" inches. Circa; 1989/90. Signed. Printed from the original negative. Signed.

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